Senior Flight Test Engineer

Torch Technologies•Hanscom AFB, MA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Torch Technologies is hiring a Senior Flight Test Engineer to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/ISR SOF (AFLCMC/HB), specifically the FMS Division’s AWACS (E-3) program supporting the Japan Self Defense Air Force. The position supports the International Airborne Battle Management Command and Control (FMS) Division and its mission to manage and execute modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment across the ISR SOF portfolio. This is a full-time hybrid role at Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts, contingent upon contract award. Occasional travel, including international travel, is required; the listed travel expectation is 20% to Oklahoma, Japan, and San Antonio. The engineer supports end-to-end test and evaluation activities for the Japan E-3 aircraft and associated ground and training systems. Responsibilities span test planning, coordination, execution, data assessment, analysis, and reporting to support acquisition, fielding, and employment decisions. The engineer works with the prime contractor, government organizations, multidisciplinary teams, test organizations, and international stakeholders. The role typically covers high-visibility or mission-critical program work and is performed independently; it may also include overseeing less senior staff or staff assigned to a specific job. The position requires U.S. citizenship, a Secret clearance that can be maintained, and either a bachelor’s degree with at least 12 years of relevant experience (including at least 5 years supporting the Department of War) or 15 years of experience (including 8 years supporting DoW programs). The stated salary range is $120,000–$130,000. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
A Secret clearance that the candidate must be able to maintain.
Either a bachelor’s degree and at least 12 years of experience in the relevant technical or professional discipline, including at least 5 years supporting the Department of War, or 15 years of experience, including 8 years supporting DoW programs.
Extensive experience supporting the full Test & Evaluation lifecycle, from test planning and design through execution, analysis, reporting, and acquisition decision support.
Expertise in flight test engineering, including test objectives, measures of effectiveness, measures of performance, test scenarios, and mission execution plans.
Proficiency planning and coordinating contractor and government developmental and operational testing for complex aircraft, mission systems, and supporting ground systems.
Strong background in integrated aircraft testing, including software and hardware upgrades, system integration, verification, validation, and performance evaluation.
Experience developing and reviewing test plans, procedures, run cards, safety documentation, technical reviews, and test readiness review artifacts.
Skill in test data analysis, real-time assessment of results, issue identification, root cause analysis, and recommending corrective actions.
Knowledge of Air Force and DoD test organizations and acquisition processes, and experience collaborating with stakeholders such as AFOTEC, the 96th Test Wing, program offices, contractors, and coalition partners.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting technical findings, briefing senior leaders, and facilitating test planning discussions.
Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional engineering teams, operational users, government organizations, industry partners, and international stakeholders.
Ability to independently manage high-visibility, mission-critical projects and test activities; demonstrated leadership through influence and stakeholder alignment.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, including evaluating risks, resolving test issues, and supporting informed decisions.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to coordinate concurrent test efforts while maintaining schedule, safety, and mission objectives.
Adaptability, mission focus, situational awareness, professionalism, and the ability to work in dynamic flight test and operational environments.
Ability to travel as required; the posting lists 20% travel to Oklahoma, Japan, and San Antonio.

Responsibilities

Assist the prime contractor in designing, planning, coordinating, executing, and reporting on high-priority tests for the Japan E-3 aircraft and associated ground and training systems.
Coordinate preparation and execution of contractor and government Test & Evaluation plans and procedures in accordance with established test methodologies.
Work with the prime contractor and multidisciplinary teams to develop test plans and route documentation through safety and technical reviews for approval.
Coordinate with test organizations through test planning meetings, technical interchange meetings, and system design reviews to plan and execute test missions involving the E-3 platform and software integration labs.
Determine test objectives, measures of effectiveness, and measures of performance.
Develop test scenarios defining maneuvers and conditions for data collection while supporting safe achievement of test objectives.
Support the development and review of test run cards, participate in test readiness reviews, and conduct real-time quick-look evaluations of test results.
Analyze, identify, and evaluate issues; coordinate recommendations to resolve substantive and critical problems.
Support integrated flight testing, including system integration and aircraft software and hardware upgrades.
Perform engineering analysis and related activities, including long-range planning, documentation preparation, technical project planning, presentation preparation and delivery, and general project engineering support.
Provide test engineering expertise to the program office, AFOTEC, the 96th Test Wing and 96th Operations Group, other Air Force and joint agencies, and coalition and allied military organizations working on command, control, and information communication systems.
Perform functional duties independently on high-visibility or mission-critical program aspects and potentially oversee less senior staff or staff assigned to a specific job.
Travel occasionally, including internationally, as required.